2. Prune dead branches.

Want healthy trees? Proper pruning protects your green assets from the unsafe branches that suffered damage from winter weather. Your local Davey arborist may recommend cabling and bracing, to reduce strain and stress damage from high winds, or lightning protection for future spring and summer storms.

Talking Trees: How to Properly Prune Your TreesISA Board Certified Master Arborist Steve Nagy discusses the benefits of dormant season pruning as well as how to properly prune your trees in this video.

5. Fertilize plants.

Before your trees and shrubs enter peak growing season, apply a slow-release fertilizer to not only replace nutrients, but also to improve plants’ resistance to damage from diseases, insects and stressful weather.

Talking Trees: How and Why to Fertilize Your TreesWatch this video featuring ISA Board Certified Master Arborist RJ Laverne to learn more about tree fertilization and its benefits.